NIH 1998 Almanac/The Organization/NINDS/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Mission
Conducts, fosters, coordinates, and guides research on the causes, prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of the neurological disorders, and stroke, and supports basic
research in related scientific areas.
Provides grants-in-aid to public and private institutions and individuals in fields
related to its areas of interest, including research project, program project, and
research center grants.
Operates a program of contracts for the funding of research and research support
efforts in selected areas of institute need.
Provides individual and institutional fellowships to increase scientific expertise in
neurological fields.
Conducts a diversified program of intramural and collaborative research in its own
laboratories, branches, and clinics.
Collects and disseminates research information related to neurological disorders.
